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How the best shippers manage capacity challenges

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Three shippers answered that question during a panel discussion at the 2018 DAT User Conference in Portland, OR. What can shippers do to make their freight attractive to carriers? Here's what they had to say. For industry insights, product training, and networking opportunities, attend DATCON19, October 9 -11 in Austin, TX.

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How the best shippers manage capacity challenges

DAT Solutions

Three shippers answered that question during a panel discussion at the 2018 DAT User Conference in Portland, OR. What can shippers do to make their freight attractive to carriers? Here's what they had to say. For industry insights, product training, and networking opportunities, attend DATCON19, October 9 -11 in Austin, TX.

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DAT Impact: A User Conference Unlike Any You've Attended

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DAT Solutions' second annual user conference will be held October 21 to 23 in Portland, Oregon, addressing the very real threats and opportunities facing the trucking industry. ELD mandate is top of mind. Probably the number one "threat" facing almost everyone in the trucking industry is the ELD Mandate. —against margin pressures.

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Where Does Most Cargo Theft Happen?

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Speaking to freight brokers at the DAT User Conference in Portland, OR, Lewis said that increased awareness of the problem has helped to combat theft, and due diligence by brokers plays a role. Compared to 2016, cargo theft dropped by 32% in the second quarter of 2017, according to Keith Lewis, Vice President of Operations at CargoNet.

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Have Spot Market Rates Bottomed Out?

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The cities with tight capacity include Memphis, Rock Island, IL, and Portland, OR. Rates are derived from DAT RateView , a unique rate benchmarking tool based on 65,000 lanes in the U.S. I did a survey of hot markets in the U.S., those with a load-to-truck ratio above 2.5 and Canada, for vans, reefers and flatbeds.

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How Brokers Can Move 2 More Loads Every Hour

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It is one of several we’re offering over the October 24-25 DAT User Conference in Portland that will make you and your team more efficient, productive, and profitable. The course is co-taught by Robert Rouse, our senior trainer, and Todd Kalhar, Product Manager. 43% is pretty good number to shoot for!

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DAT User Conference: Combining Outside Experts with Inside Expertise

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A DAT customer called me recently on my cell phone, as he was trying to decide whether to attend the 2017 DAT User Conference (DUC) in Portland from October 23-25. Attendees at last year's DAT User Conference. He is taking over a freight brokerage from its previous owner who was retiring.